Tempt with Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɛmpt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
TEMPT with / TEMPT widh
tˈɛmpt/ /wˈɪð
TEMPT widh
Definition
To try to make someone want to do something, usually something they shouldn't, by offering something attractive or appealing.
Usage & Nuances
'Tempt with' is often used in more formal or descriptive contexts. Common collocations: 'tempt with food', 'tempt with money'. The thing used to tempt is named after 'with'. Usually implies the action is strong but not always successful.
Spanish: tentar conPortuguese (BR): tentar comPortuguese (PT): tentar comChinese (Simplified): 用...诱惑Chinese (Traditional): 用...誘惑Hindi: ...से लुभानाArabic: إغراء بـBengali: ... দিয়ে প্রলুব্ধ করাRussian: соблазнять с помощьюJapanese: ...で誘惑するVietnamese: dụ dỗ bằngKorean: ...로 유혹하다Turkish: ...ile baştan çıkarmakUrdu: ...سے بہکاناIndonesian: menggoda dengan
Example Sentences
She tried to tempt him with chocolate.
basic
The ad tempts shoppers with big discounts.
basic
Don't tempt her with that offer; she might accept.
basic
They tried to tempt me with the promise of a free trip, but I said no.
natural
"Don't tempt me with dessert! I'm on a diet," he laughed.
natural
Mark always tries to tempt us with new gadgets at work.
natural